Squished Pennies

ZOOM RECORDING: Christine Henry & Pete Morelewicz – All Aboard for a Squishin’ Mission

Recorded Wednesday, February 10, 2026: Join Christine Henry and Pete Morelewicz, by day a historic preservation professor and a graphic artist, as they discuss the history of squished pennies, their collaborative art project the Squished Penny Museum (1997-2007), and the future of squishing. Spoiler alert – if you don’t already have a collection, you will want to start one by the end of this Zoom! Watch Video

Sahara Nevada Neon

ZOOM RECORDING: Will Durham – The Light Circus

Recorded Wednesday, January 21, 2026: Reno and Nevada’s history is unique, and much of it has been expressed through the bold, beautiful glow of neon. The Light Circus will preserve the city’s past, celebrating the craftsmanship, design, and visual identity that shaped the postwar boom era. Join Will Durham as he shares his vision to create a new museum with his vast collection of Reno’s best neon signs in downtown Reno. Watch Video | Transcript